Campaigners call for ‘Space for Cycling’ as local elections approach

Members of Southwark Cyclists took part in a ride through the borough on Saturday to highlight the London-wide Space for Cycling campaign and its local requests for action.

Southwark Cyclists used the segregated bike lane on Southwark Bridge on Saturday as part of their 'Space for Cycling' ride

Despite the blue paint and the hype for the Mayor of London's Cycle Superhighways, cars can legally block the lane in Southwark Bridge Road at off-peak times

Across the capital the London Cycling Campaign and its local groups – including as Southwark Cyclists and Lambeth Cyclists – have identified a project that would make cycling more attractive in each of the city's 600+ wards.

These 'ward asks' have been promoted as part of the Space for Cycling campaign and candidates in next week's local elections have been asked to give their support to the suggested measures.